Geneva, June 3 (SANA) The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could significantly increase economic pressures on nearly 1 billion people living in vulnerable economies, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report released on Tuesday. UNCTAD said least developed coun»»»

A severe tropical storm brought torrential rain to Tokyo on Wednesday, swelling rivers, grounding flights and sparking calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people across wide swathes of Japan. Many trains were largely deserted in and around Tokyo, as commuters in the usually bustling mega»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on civilian targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, including those that targeted Kuwait Airport, causing severe damage to a number of its facilities and injuring several individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said»»»

Over time, Pepsi has been more than a soft drink: it has become the taste of freedom and experiences shared with loved ones, a constant presence in the way Romanians have lived and celebrated both important and everyday moments in their lives. In this context, the bottle, the can, the crate, and Pe»»»

BUDGET – DEBT – PENSIONS The Bulgarian media cover the series of parliamentary decisions and proposals that sparked debate over pension policy and fiscal priorities, including changes to COVID-era supplements, indexation rules, and broader efforts to contain budget spending. *** Dnevnik: The ruling»»»

Bollywood stars are campaigning to end the use of elephants in Indian films, saying that life-size robot replicas and AI-generated images do the job without cruelty. Top directors, producers and actors have backed the campaign by animal rights group PETA India, which this month highlighted how the »»»

Tokyo: A severe tropical storm brought torrential rain to Tokyo on Wednesday, swelling rivers, grounding flights and sparking calls to evacuate for hundreds of thousands of people across wide swathes of Japan. Many trains were largely deserted in and around Tokyo, as commuters in the usually bustli»»»

Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»

The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31. All of the options presented to the U.N. Security Council by Sec»»»

OSLO: Round seven of Norway Chess 2026 has kept up the drama in Oslo, with a decisive classical result and two tense Armageddon battles. The headline result on Tuesday came when Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Alireza Firouzja in classical chess. The Indian star outplayed Firouzja in a long stru»»»

DUBAI: The Israeli ​military said sirens sounded in northern Israel on Wednesday following ‌what ‌it described ​as ‌a “hostile ⁠aircraft ​infiltration.” Lebanon had ⁠announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and ⁠Israel that ‌would see ‌Israel ​halt ‌strikes ‌on Beirut’s Hezbollah-controlled »»»

Progressive Bulgaria leader and Prime Minister Rumen Radev commented on the opposition’s uproar after the parliamentary group proposed the removal of COVID-related supplements for newly granted pensions. At the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, he argued that “not a single euro, not a sing»»»

Arab Finance: The board of Asek Company for Mining (Ascom) agreed on acquiring 90% of Ostool Transport’s shares in exchange for EGP 641 million, equivalent to EGP 8.224 per share, according to a bourse disclosure. The members unanimously approved the fair value (FV) study of Ostool’s share price su»»»

Tunis, June 3 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is partly cloudy in most regions. Local storm cells and scattered showers are expected in the afternoon in northwestern and central western highlands then in the east. The wind is blowing northwest in...»»»

Dubai: The Indian government has dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold nearly $12 billion worth of gold reserves to protect the rupee and bolster foreign currency assets, calling the assertion "fake" and inconsistent with official data. The clarification came after a Bloomberg »»»

On the evening of June 2, a 24-year-old woman fell from the window of a multi-story residential building in Bishkek. The Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district reported the incident. According to police, the 102 service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek received a»»»

Starting this year, Kyrgyzstan will introduce pre-profile schools, followed by a full transition to profile-oriented schools next year. Education Minister Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva announced during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. She noted that lyceums and gymnasiums have been stripped of their special »»»

In tonight's edition, two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine center for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. And Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Siddiqin 03-06-2026 11:14 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-M»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran condemns the US strikes on Qeshm Island and the attack on an Iranian tanker, reiterating Iran's right to defend itself, and blames Kuwait and Bahrain for complicity, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the aggress»»»

Israeli war in southern Lebanon is increasingly turning into a strategic trap, analyst Ofer Shelah said, warning that Hezbollah’s evolving tactics and sustained attacks are dragging ‘Israel’ into a prolonged war of attrition. Talking to Israeli Channel 12, Shelah, a journalist and director of the “»»»

A top Emirati official called on Wednesday for a united stance from the Gulf after renewed attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain that were blamed on Iran. "In light of Iran's repeated aggression against the brotherly states of Kuwait and Bahrain, a firm, unified and cohesive Gulf stance is imperative. No G»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that round four of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will take place from June 5 to 7 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The championship plays an important role in providing Emirati athletes with o»»»

DUBAI: The 2026 NBA Finals tip off on Thursday, June 4, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meeting on basketball’s biggest stage for the first time since 1999. The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, while the Spurs are chasing a sixth title. Regardless of the ou»»»

VENICE: The Sultanate of Oman Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which ends on Nov. 22, is asking visitors to slow down and engage with unexpected materials — and fellow guests. “We are bringing sand from a desert in Oman to Venice,” artist and curator Hait»»»

All schools in Kyrgyzstan should have at least 50 percent of their classes taught in Kyrgyz. Education Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva told in response to a question from 24.kg news agency. «If you don’t know Kyrgyz, it will be very difficult to realize your potential here. You need to know global l»»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for a firm and united GCC position against the repeated Iranian aggression against Kuwait and Bahrain, saying the security and interests of GCC countries are inseparable. In a post on X platform, Gargash said GCC »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone strikes Nabatieh Al-Fawqa: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 03-06-2026 11:15 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corresp»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to appl»»»

The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before 2027, the OECD warned Wednesday. Global economic growth is now forecast to slip to 2.8 percent for 2026 if Gulf exports of oil and gas return to pre-»»»

At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in recent years. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and routine disregard for safety regulations. Th»»»

For a long time, time tracking was seen as something only desk workers needed. The assumption was simple: if you sit at a desk, a time tracker makes sense, but if you’re out in the field, it doesn’t apply to you. So cleaning crews, landscaping teams, and HVAC technicians simply kept relying on manu»»»

Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»

Tokyo: Fighters wearing virtual reality headsets will battle it out in cyberspace at this year's Asian Games in Japan after organisers approved the inclusion of virtual taekwondo. The non-contact sport sees combatants strap sensors to their bodies and aim kicks at virtual opponents in what develope»»»

Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor for Budapest has brought charges of attempted aggravated murder and other offences against seven Vietnamese men, seeking custodial sentences, after they allegedly attacked their creditors with machetes. Vietnamese restaurant owner owed a lot of money In a statement issued»»»

Calls for changes to Bulgaria’s dairy sector regulations are gaining momentum as producers warn that local milk is struggling to compete with significantly cheaper imports from other European Union countries, BNR reports. Vladislav Mihaylov of the Association of Dairy Producers welcomed the governm»»»

The device operates on the 5.8 GHz frequency commonly used by FPV drones, according to a marine serving with Russia’s Tsentr battlegroup who spoke to Sputnik. “If an analog signal appears on that frequency, our receiver displays the video feed — giving us a live look from the enemy drone. We can th»»»

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector expanded at the fastest pace in three months in May as domestic demand improved and supply chains stabilized, while business optimism remained subdued amid conflict in the region, a survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia Pur»»»

Western countries have been quick to point the finger at Moscow over a recent drone incident in Romania while demonstrating little interest in a comprehensive investigation into it, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has said. Multiple similar aerial incursions in the past»»»

At least 21 people were killed on Wednesday after a fire swept through a hotel in New Delhi, police said. "It is with profound sorrow that 21 persons have been declared dead in this tragic incident," police said in a press statement, adding that more than 40 others were rescued.»»»

The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the General Command said its air defence systems h»»»

The world has changed in a very fundamental way. For most of the last century the world has been run on the lines of Great Power Geopolitics: them and us; the enlightened and the barbaric; the rich and the poor. During the Cold War this was framed as Capitalists vs Communists. Since the collapse of»»»

Kazakhstan is quickly racking up debt to China and Astana’s obligations to Beijing appear poised to keep growing in the coming years. The trend of aggressive borrowing from China started in 2025, when Kazakhstan obtained over $3.5bn in credit, increasing the country’s total debt to the PRC to $12.8»»»

New Delhi: Indian authorities have removed top education bosses from the exam board after marking failures in tests taken by nearly two million high school students sparked outrage and calls for protests. The controversy, after the board acknowledged cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a digital marki»»»

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.6 in M»»»

A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring several others, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood in the southern part of the city had a restaurant on the ground floor and resident»»»

Iran carried out a drone strike on a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, wounding several people and forcing air traffic to be suspended, Kuwaiti officials said on Wednesday. Ministry of defense spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan described the attack as "criminal Ir»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday allocations of 13 billion shekels (more than $4.5 billion) to secure and develop northern communities along the Lebanon border, battered by weeks of fire from Iran-backed Hezbollah. "The government made dramatic decisions today to stren»»»

Dubai: Indian carrier IndiGo has suspended its flight operations to and from Kuwait following the ongoing closure of Kuwaiti airspace, the airline announced in a travel advisory posted on its official X account. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Acc»»»